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  • News: Discover more about Royal Greenwich during English Tourism Week

    After a year which showcased its riches to a world audience, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is encouraging visitors to ‘Discover More’ in 2013.

    And what better time to come back and explore the exciting activities than during English Tourism week from 16 – 24 March.

    From the splendour of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in Greenwich Town Centre, to the lovely riverfront and noteworthy architecture of the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich; from the magnificent Eltham Palace to Greenwich Peninsula, certainly one of London’s most fun new destinations and residential to the world’s most successful entertainment venue, The O2 Arena. This list barely scratches the outside of a location which boasts the most impressive collections of attractions inside the UK – the majority of that are for free to go to. ‘Discover More’ also has a sequence of exclusive special offers for visitors available at the Royal Borough of Greenwich website (see notes to editors).

    Some of the highlights in the course of the week include:

    Enjoy free lunchtime recitals from the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music until the tip of March in a single of London’s finest Jacobean mansions – Charlton House.

    Visitors and native residents can have the chance to explore the hidden gems of Eltham with the yearly ‘Be an area Tourist Day’, hung on Sunday 24 March 2013. From historical adventures at Eltham Palace to free guided tours, it’s to not be missed – whether you’re seeking to discover more in regards to the local area or simply attempting to find a fun trip.

    Gaze on the beautiful etchings and drawings using early 20th century watercolours, by Gertrude Ashworth and Daniel Warry, depicting Eltham in all its splendour at ‘This Eltham of Ours’ exhibition, Greenwich Heritage Centre open until mid-May.

    Explore the vital role of ladies serving within the British Army during World War II and in today’s Afghanistan at an exhilarating new exhibition at Firepower, until mid-April on the Royal Artillery Museum.

    Learn in regards to the creator of the fantastic interior of the Painted Hall, Sir James Thornhill, the primary English artist to receive a knighthood. Hear about his influences, his techniques and his rivals and just why it took 19 years to finish his masterpiece. Saturday 16 March on the Old Royal Naval College.

    Experience a spectacular journey around the Universe on the Peter Harrison Planetarium – London’s only planetarium, with new weekend shows through the day – now better and brighter than ever.

    2013 marks the bicentenary of the publication of Jane Austen’s celebrated Pride and Prejudice. To mark this occasion the National Maritime Museum are hosting a chain of lectures discussing Austen and her links with the Navy. Join them for a desirable in-depth take a look at Georgian Britain and its dependence on seafaring from March 7.

    Whilst on the Old Royal Naval College, be sure you take a look round the historic site which was used because the set for an immense range of movies, including the hot box office hit Les Misérables.

    Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Chris Roberts said:

    “Royal Greenwich is recognised as a good spot of culture, its rich mixture of arts and entertainment helping to draw millions of holiday makers from everywhere in the UK and worldwide once a year. From the once a year Royal Greenwich festival to breath-taking attractions just like the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the Jacobean fantastic thing about Charlton House to the fantastic Eltham Palace, our museums in Woolwich and the breath-taking architecture of the Royal Artillery Barracks. With loads to do within the borough you’ll need greater than an afternoon to explore what’s on offer.”

  • News: Explore and discover the Far East in Kuoni’s new campaign

    Leading tour operator, Kuoni has launched a brand new ‘Explore Thailand, Vietnam and beyond’ campaign that explores the sights and sounds of Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Indonesia.  Kuoni has hand-picked a spread of holidays, which might be present in a booklet designed to steer and encourage travellers, with tempting offers for stay-put options, twin-centres and tours.

    Says Dagmar Marrocco, Commercial and Product Manager: “Kuoni recognise that buyers are not any longer satisfied with being one step faraway from a destination, they would like to get under the outside of it and experience where as an insider. They need authentic experiences and bigger levels of private service.  The Far East provides the ideal hub for this growing trend and Kuoni’s latest campaign pulls-out the superior bits.”

    Campaign highlights

    Making its debut with Kuoni is the new five-star resort, Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach in Thailand.  Opened in December 2012, it has a breath-taking location just steps clear of the Andaman Sea on Phuket’s northern peninsula.  Guests can enjoy indulgent spa treatments and holistic practices akin to yoga, tai chi and Muay Thai.  Or in the event that they wish to explore they’re able to hop on a longtail boat to Phang Nga Bay – often known as James Bond Island for some snorkelling. 

    With the growing approval for twin-centres, Kuoni has combined the bustling city of Bangkok with the old-world charm of Burma. It begins with two nights on the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers set on Chao Phraya riverbank, followed by the five-star Road to Mandalay cruise along the Irrawady River, which mixes impeccable Orient Express service with the great thing about Burma.  Guests will experience traditional Burmese village life, visit a native farm and meet local school children.

    To cater for the increased demand for wellbeing holidays, Asia’s first all-inclusive spa resort, the Fusion Maia Danang in Vietnam was included. Featured in Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List for 2012, the resort is only half-hour from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An and contours the biggest spa in central Vietnam.  at the least two spa treatments per day are included within the price.  Breakfast could be enjoyed at the beach, by the pool or anywhere that appeals at any time.  The postulate is to recharge the body and mind and revel in sheer indulgence at this idyllic resort. 

    Dedicated to these with a hunger to profit there’s a twin-centre to Singapore and Bali.  It starts on the Traders Hotel, which has award-wining Shangri-La service and is found inside the heart of the city’s action.  It provides a welcoming base after an afternoon of exploration with its rooftop pool, soothing spa and perfect cuisine.  Followed by the Melia Bali, set in beautiful tropical gardens with a lagoon-style pool and complimentary Indonesian cookery, dance and language lessons.

  • Oetker Collection appoints two senior vice presidents

    The Oetker Choice of masterpiece hotels has made two significant promotions to new roles in the senior leadership team, because it continues its strong expansion. The Oetker Collection has recently added Palais Namaskar in Marrakech and Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France to its portfolio, and should be opening L’Apogée Courchevel later this year, on 11.12.13.

    Philippe Perd, President and Managing Director of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and castle Saint-Martin, and who’s also project managing the launch of L’Apogée Courchevel, is to become Senior Vice chairman Operations and Project Development; while Didier Le Calvez, President and Managing Director of Le Bristol Paris, who’s also overseeing Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France, becomes Senior Vp Operations and Sales & Marketing.

    Since 2001, Philippe Perd has played a key role in the Oetker Collection, starting within the position of Managing Director of the Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence. In 2005, he took over the management of the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the tip of the Cap d’Antibes before being appointed, two years later, as President and Managing Director of the 2 masterpiece hotels within the French Riviera. In 2011, he drove some of the ambitious renovation projects to successful completion on the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Inchbald School of Design with a Certificate in Interior Design, his new role includes the conceptual development of latest hotel projects for the Oetker Collection starting with the hole of L’Apogée Courchevel on 11.12.13. Philippe Perd will supervise the operations of the hot masterpiece inside the French Alps and continue to supervise the running of castle Saint-Martin & Spa and Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Philippe Perd can even get the support of Frédéric Picard, who will start in early April in his new role as General Manager for Château Saint-Martin & Spa and L’Apogée Courchevel.

    Didier Le Calvez joined the Oetker Collection in 2010 as President & Managing Director of Le Bristol Paris. Under his leadership, the Parisian palace implemented a variety of major new projects equivalent to the hole of the new Bar du Bristol, the Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie and Epicure, the three Michelin-star restaurant. From the recent York Plaza to the Four Seasons George V in Paris, via the Regent in Singapore and New York’s Pierre Hotel, throughout his 35 year long career, he has demonstrated his talents inside the exclusive world of luxury hotels, in addition to his like to make every hotel where he has worked a “one-of-a-kind” place. Didier Le Calvez will keep his responsibility at Le Bristol Paris and in his new role supervise Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France in addition to sales & marketing activities for the Oetker Collection.

    Frank Marrenbach, CEO of the Oetker Collection, commented: “These appointments express our trust and gratitude towards a team of exceptional and award-winning hoteliers. With this great team, i’m confident that our vision to create a set of 15 masterpiece hotels within the coming years should be achieved”.

  • UNWTO welcomes travel facilitation measures by Jamaica

    UNWTO welcomes Jamaica’s decision to waive visa requirements for Eastern European nationals and to increase indefinitely the present visa waiver system for some Latin American nationals. These important policy steps are in step with UNWTO’s demand countries worldwide to revise their visa regulations and procedures underscoring the close links between visa facilitation and economic growth through tourism.

  • News: South West Trains celebrates 150th anniversary of Clapham Junction Station

    Passengers using Clapham Junction station were treated to a number of commemorative celebrations this week as South West Trains teamed up with Wandsworth Council to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this world-famous station.

    A hundred and fifty years ago Clapham Junction, that is located within the heart of Battersea, opened its doors to its first rail passengers.

    Since then, the famous station has become the busiest interchange station in Europe serving 40 million people a year, with over 20 million using the station to attach in with other services.

    Today, passengers on the station were invited to return in time and think about many of the history of this famous station.  Copies of The days newspaper from 2 March 1963, the outlet day of the station, got away to passengers by newspaper agents wearing traditional Victorian costume. Members of staff also gave away complimentary vintage Oyster card wallets created in partnership with Wandsworth Council.

    An exhibition of archive images provided by Wandsworth Council exploring the historical significance of trains and train travel at Clapham Junction, from station to railway was unveiled to the general public on the Brighton Yard entrance.

    Members of purchaser service staff from the station – with over 150 years of combined service to the railway – took part in a photocall next to massive ‘150’ figures in recognition of the station reaching this grand age.

    Jake Kelly, Customer support Director for the South West Trains – Network Rail Alliance, said: “It’s problematic to last 150 years; Clapham Junction has needed to constantly reinvent itself to fulfill the wishes of recent passengers. Lately, we’ve got all for key improvements to make the station accessible to all, and feature opened a brand new entrance to ease the flow of passengers and make it easier for passengers to head across the station.”

    Leader of Wandsworth Council Ravi Govindia said:  “As the railway network has grown over the past 150 years Clapham Junction has benefitted from an increasing number of connections, with new routes fanning out across London and the south of britain. At Wandsworth Council we believe the station has even greater potential and we’re working with the rail authorities to peer that it’s achieved.”

    From a rural feel with lavender fields nearby in 1863, the station quickly took its place because the major local transport hub it has become today. In recent years, the station have been transformed and gained a 3rd entrance and further staffed ticket offices, cycle parking and a taxi rank. All platforms had been equipped with lifts, making it easier for all passengers to access the station.